Junior Secondary

A warm welcome to families who are launching their young people into the world of secondary education. At Gold Coast Christian College, our curriculum in Junior Secondary focuses on preparing students for life through participation in subjects that pique their interest and engage learning though social, personal and community involvement.

YEARS 7 & 8

Encounter (Religious studies)
English 
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Drama
Music
Home Economics
Art
Japanese
HPE (Health and Physical Education)
IDT (Industrial Design Technology)

YEARS 9 & 10
All students will be enrolled in the Core Subjects below -
Encounter
English
Maths
Science
Health and Physical Education
History

OPTIONAL ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (one per line)
Computer Programming & Coding | Visual Art | Music | Business

IDT (Industrial Design & Technology) | Drama | Japanese
Media Arts (Film & Streaming) | Engineering | Home Economics

Option – Certificate II in Hospitality and Hospitality Practices (Units 1 & 2) is available for students wishing to choose this Career Pathway.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM

Spiritual enhancement:
Weekly chapel programs 
Week of Worship (WOW)

Personal development and social inclusion: 
Class camps (Years 4-12)
Year 10 Canberra/Snow trip 
Secondary girls Breakfast Club (Years 7-12)
Secondary boys Breakfast Club (Years 7-12)

Community awareness:
Mission trip to Cambodia (Years 11 & 12)
STORMCO trip to Texas, Qld (Years 11 & 12)
ANZAC Day service

Development program:
Private music lessons 
School musical productions
Music Immersion Program for Years 3 to 7
Parent Info & Careers Night (Years 10-12)
Secondary Chapel band
Academic competitions
Sports (specially organised competitions with private district schools that provide opportunities.